Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PROJECT (MPHYS) | ||
Code | PHYS498 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr DS Martin Physics David.Martin@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 30 |
Aims |
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To give students experience of working independently on an original problem to give students an opportunity to be involved in scientific research To encourage learning, understanding and application of a particular physics subject.To give students an opportunity to display qualities such as initiative and ingenuity.To improve students ability to keep daily records of the work in hand and its outcomes To develop students' competence in scientific communication, both in oral and written form. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) At the end of the module the student should have: Experience of participation in planning all aspects of the work Experience researching literature and other sources of relevant information Experience of the practical nature of physics |
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(LO2) The student should have improved practical and technical skills to carrying out physics investigations |
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(LO3) The student will gain an appreciation of a selected area of current physics research |
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(LO4) The student should have an ability to organise and manage time and to plan, execute and report on the results of an investigation |
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(S1) Skills in scientific analysis and scientific writing |
Syllabus |
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There is no fixed content for this module. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Project |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
1 |
161 |
162 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 138 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment of project report by a second marker Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :After completion of module | 0 | 30 | ||||
Assessment of project report by project supervisor Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :After completion of module | 0 | 50 | ||||
Presentation of work in the form of a poster presented to academic staff There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Ass | 0 | 20 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |